If you are searching for a map to a treasure trove of ancient history, why not get a map to the ancient city of Xian! Yes, it is one of the oldest cities in China with much to see and do. Do not be fooled by its mere urban façade, in fact, there are hidden treasures that date back to the very roots of world history right here. Let’s have a look at Xian’s history.
The early history
The early history of Xian dates back to 1.1 million years ago when Homo Erectus Lantianensis existed in this area. They survived and reproduced in this region. It is in the 11th century that the very first dynasty came to be, and Gao was established to the east of Feng river. This created the foundation for what is now Xian and its history!
The dynasties of Xian
Beginning with the Zhou dynasty, Xian has been under the rule of 13 different royal families! It was the Quin dynasty that came up with the idea of Terracotta Warriors that are famous till this very day. The tomb of the Tang dynasty like Zhao Mausoleum and Qian Mausoleum is in the city of Xian as well.
Monuments that tell the tale
The archaic age still lives on in this part of China in the antique objects that have stood the test of time. The most popular monument among these would be the Terracotta Warriors and their armies that belonged to the time of the Qin dynasty! The inspiration of Buddhism has encouraged the creation of the Wild Goose Pagoda. Furthermore, the Shaanxi History Museum houses many artefacts that are worth checking out.
Xian in the present
In today’s day and age, the city still takes the pattern of the grids left by the ancient walls. There is however a number of business streets, street food boutiques and shopping malls. Wondering where to stay in Xian? Well, wonder no more, take your pick from plenty of options like Citadines Gaoxin Xian. If you’ve got the wanderlust in you Xian will do you much good with about 2 weeks’ worth of exploring to do!
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
